His account of this enchanted island in time, separated by tectonics from the rest of the continent, provides a comprehensive overview of the Point Reyes Peninsula, exploring its dynamic character and its haunting appeal. Evens thoroughly investigates the climate, geology, and flora and fauna of Point Reyes, giving special attention to its most characteristic species and their ecological relationships. He delves into the past as well, evoking images of salmon-swollen creeks, herds of elk, and canyons echoing with the cries of cougars to enliven our imagination and set the stage as he traces the changes that have occurred at Point Reyes since the first Spanish explorers visited its shores in the late 1500s. Extensively illustrated with color photographs, original illustrations, and maps, the book also includes species lists for the reptiles, amphibians, birds, mammals, common invertebrates, fish, and plants found on the peninsula today, making it an essential companion for anyone who plans to visit one of California''s most unique natural areas.
^California Natural History Guides: Natural History of the Point Reyes Peninsula 94 by Jules Evens (2008, Hardcover, Revised)ISBN 9780520254657 (revised Jan 2020)
^Natural History Of The Point Reyes Peninsula: Fully Revised And Expanded EditionIndigo. ISBN 9780520254657 (revised Aug 2020)
^Jules EvensNatural History of the Point Reyes Peninsula (California Natural History Guides), University Of California Press. Amazon. ISBN 9780520254657 (revised Sep 2019)
^ Natural History of the Point Reyes Peninsula Buy. ISBN 9780520254657 (revised Nov 2014)
A must have for those visiting the Point Reyes National Seashore. Great color pictures and well written. Provides an excellent overview for those who want a deeper understanding of the area. I highly recommend it!
The Natural History of the Point Reyes Peninsula is a beautifully written (in places, almost lyrical) overview of the natural world of the Point Reyes Peninsula, located just north of San Francisco on the California coast. If you are a frequent visitor to this wonderful national seashore, this book will be quite evocative, bringing forth memories of hikes along the peninsula's coastal prairie, or strolls along its beaches with the gulls' cries piercing through the roar of a stiff sea breeze. if you have ne..
